Hello friends and family! I'm thrilled to announce that I've been granted EARLY acceptance into the college of my dreams: American Musical and Dramatic Academy. (AMDA) to their Acting Program. All the hard work and good grades paid off! ;-) CLICK HERE to view the acceptance video 

As you already know, I'm a singer, songwriter, musician and actress. My goal is to become a successful actress, so being accepted to such an astute institution that focuses precisely on what I LOVE and will make a career out of... feels out of this world.

AMDA is a private college. (sorry Mom and Dad lol) and unfortunately is quite expensive. I'm going to do whatever it takes to attend AMDA, so- I'm creating this gofundme page. I don't want anything more than to attend college. 



On November 19, 2020, in an instant - My whole world changed. I was at my friends house when i started to feel pain in my legs. This pain progressed rapidly to me losing all feeling and function from the waist down. Literally EVERYTHING. My friend's family rushed me to Saint Barnabas Medical center Emergency Room to meet my mom. By the time I arrived, I was unable to stand. Unable to walk. Unable to control anything from the waist down.

They rushed me into a wheel chair and escorted me immediately inside. A physical exam confirmed that I had no reflexes and no feeling in my legs. I was completely numb. It's the most terrifying feeling to know you should feel something, but you just couldn't. I went from dancing, doing gymnastics and contortion to not even being able to sit up by yourself.  My whole world was flipped upside down. 

After THREE spinal taps, A MRI, A multitude of Xrays and every blood test, Neurology diagnosed me with Cauda Equina Syndrome.   Cauda equina syndrome is a rare disorder that usually is a surgical emergency. CES affects a bundle of nerve roots called cauda equina (Latin for horse's tail). These nerves are located at the lower end of the spinal cord in the lumbosacral spine. They send and receive messages to and from your legs, feet, and pelvic organs. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CAUDA EQUINA SYNDROME ON WEBMD 


At that moment, my life changed. Not knowing if I'd walk again , the doctors insisted that I go into acute rehabilitation for intense physical therapy and occupational therapy. Basically learning how to do every day basics independently all over again. After weeks in the hospital, they were preparing me for transfer to rehabilitation, and against all odds I pushed myself to stand. While not easy, I surpassed the doctors expectations! 

Today I am still in physical therapy. I have not regained full function yet. While I can walk for short amounts of time, my legs fatigue easily. What I learned from this experience is how powerful the mind is. You never know what you'll experience in life. When it will happen. How it will affect you. A few months ago my entire life focus was getting to AMDA, my dream college and how I planned to decorate my dorm room and the exciting acting courses  I was going to embark on. 

Now along with the excitement of college I now have the additional challenge of my journey with cauda equina syndrome. While known, CES is not common. Nor does it normally happen to people as young as me. Guess I'm just lucky like that. I hope to share my story of CES and spread awareness. I hope to encourage others to work towards their dreams no matter the obstacle. 

I've been accepted into the college of my dreams! I'm learning to walk again and I plan to fight my way onto the big screen and live my dream.......Will YOU help me ?



Thanks to my cousin Sydney & aunt Suzanne for helping me so much during this college process. I'm beyond grateful. I'll see you all at the Oscars!